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Tomato and Mozzarella Salad drizzled with balsamic glaze and olive oil
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Caprese Salad - Tomato and Mozzarella with Basil

Caprese salad is a classic Italian dish that is simple, fresh and bursting with flavor.
With tomatoes, basil and mozzarella cheese as its main ingredients, this salad is easy to prepare and can be enjoyed at any time of the year as an appetizer or a side to a larger meal. It's great as an appetizer, a light lunch or side dish.
Whether you opt for the traditional version with mozzarella, basil, olive oil and balsamic vinegar or add your own creative touch to the mix - Caprese salad will always be sure to bring a bit of Italy to your table.
Prep Time10 minutes
Active Time0 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Lunch, Salad, Side Dish, Sides
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: insalata caprese, Italian Appetizer, italian recipe, Italian salad, Italian Side Dish, Italian Starter, light lunch, mozzarella salad, Summer Salad, tomato mozzarella and basil, tomato mozzarella salad
Yield: 6 People
Calories: 153kcal
Author: Luke and Kay - Flawless Food

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 250 grams Mozzarella
  • 4 large Tomatoes
  • 12 whole Basil Leaves
  • Drizzle Olive Oil
  • Drizzle Balsamic Glaze

Instructions

  • Drain the mozzarella from the liquid. Use a kitchen paper towel to pat it dry of excess liquid. Slice the mozzarella into ¼ inch round slices.
    Slicing mozzarella into ring slices on a wooden chopping board
  • Turn the tomato on its side, the first slice will be the top core end. Continue to cut into ¼ inch slices.
    Slicing a large tomato with a knife on a wooden chopping board
  • Pick some basil leaves
    Sliced tomato, sliced mozzarella and fresh basil
  • For presentation reasons, we do not use the smaller first and last slices of each tomato.
    But you can eat them or chop them into smaller pieces to use in another recipe. Don't waste them!
    Sliced tomato, sliced mozzarella and fresh basil lined up on a wooden chopping board
  • Plate into a round plate (dinner plate size).
    Alternate the tomato and mozzarella slices into a decorative circle around the outer circle first, slightly overlapping each slice.
    Then create a smaller circle in the middle, finishing with a piece of mozzarella in the centre.
    Placing down a ring of tomato and mozzarella on a plate
  • Gently lift and place basil leaves in between the mozzarella and tomato slices.
    Pushing basil leaves into the caprese salad on a plate
  • If making ahead, cover and refrigerate at this point, without the oil and balsamic glaze on.
    Caprese Salad (Tomato and Mozzarella Salad) served on a beige plate
  • When ready to serve, drizzle some olive oil over the top.
    Drizzling olive oil over a Caprese Salad which consists of sliced tomato, mozzarella and basil leaves
  • Followed by a drizzle of balsamic glaze.
    Drizzling balsamic vinegar glaze over a Caprese Salad which consists of sliced tomato, mozzarella and basil leaves
  • Season with salt and black pepper.
    Caprese Salad (Tomato and Mozzarella Salad) drizzled with balsamic glaze, olive oil and black pepper sprinkled on top
  • Serve
    Caprese Salad (Tomato and Mozzarella Salad) served with slow cooker spaghetti bolognese and homemade garlic pizza bread

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Nutrition

Calories: 153kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 266mg | Potassium: 464mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 3743IU | Vitamin C: 25mg | Calcium: 423mg | Iron: 2mg